Vaughn v. State

William Glenn Vaughn was found in contempt of an order of Clayton Superior Court and sentenced to ten days in jail, probated on the condition he perform one hundred hours of community service. Vaughn appeals.

According to the facts found by the trial court the June 29, 1988 edition of the Clayton News/Daily published an article by “Billy” Vaughn entitled, “Confessions Of A Dope Dealer.” An editorial note indicated the story was that of a drug dealer whose identity was disguised through the use of the fictitious name “Carlos” but otherwise true. The note went on to state the article was…